The Comparative Analysis :
VW Phaeton V6 4MOTION Tiptronic (04 - 07) vs. Mercedes S 450 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (17 - ..)
€ 68,000
€ 97,200
€ 68,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 97,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The VW Phaeton V6 is 7 cm shorter, 0.4 cm wider and 4.6 cm lower than the Mercedes S 450.
VW Phaeton V6
Mercedes S 450
1450
1903
2129
1496
1899
2130
1903 mm
Width
1899 mm
2129 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2130 mm
1450 mm
Height
1496 mm
2881
5055
3035
5125
5055 mm
Length
5125 mm
2881 mm
Wheelbase
3035 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Phaeton V6
Mercedes S 450
2184 kg
Kerb Weight
2060 kg
2690 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2730 kg
Weight Difference:
124 kg
5.68 %
General
VW Phaeton V6
Mercedes S 450
3D
Generation
W222/X222
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
9-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Phaeton V6
Mercedes S 450
V6 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
6-cylinder mild hybrid petrol engine with turbocharger and electric driven compressor
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 256
*BKL*
Engine Code
M 256.930
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3189 CC
Engine Capacity
2999 CC
238 bhp
at 6200 rpm
Power
383 bhp
at 5500 rpm
VW Phaeton V6
238 bhp
383 bhp
Mercedes S 450
315 NM
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
500 NM
at 1600 rpm
VW Phaeton V6
315 NM
500 NM
Mercedes S 450
Performance
VW Phaeton V6
Mercedes S 450
149 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
131 m
0.000 sec
VW Phaeton V6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
68 m
0.000 sec
Mercedes S 450
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9.18 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
5.38 kg/bhp
VW Phaeton V6
9.18 kg/bhp
5.38 kg/bhp
Mercedes S 450
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Phaeton V6
Mercedes S 450
Fuel Economy
23 mpg
combined
34 mpg
VW Phaeton V6
23 mpg
34 mpg
Mercedes S 450
16 mpg
city
26 mpg
32 mpg
motorway
43 mpg
90 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
70 L
462 mi
Range
531 mi
VW Phaeton V6
462 mi
531 mi
Mercedes S 450
Environmental Impact
229.2 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
155.3 kWh
VW Phaeton V6
229.2 kWh
155.3 kWh
Mercedes S 450
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 6
288 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
195 g/km (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Phaeton V6
Mercedes S 450
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
506 kg
Maximum Payload
670 kg
500 L
Boot Capacity
530 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
